The Ugly Duckling Coloring Pages – Color the Ugly Duckling’s Journey

The Ugly Duckling Coloring Pages are a beautiful way to combine creativity, storytelling, and emotional learning. These printable sheets are designed for children in Kindergarten (K) through 5th Grade, making them perfect for all levels of Elementary School. Each page illustrates a moment in the classic fairy tale, giving kids a chance to reflect on feelings, kindness, and transformation. Children in 1st Grade and 2nd Grade can focus on recognizing story elements and expressing feelings through color. Meanwhile, older students in 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade can explore storytelling through their art and even retell the tale in their own words. These coloring pages are loved by kids in classrooms across the United States, enjoyed during storytime in Canada, featured in creative lessons in the United Kingdom, and used as rainy-day fun in Australia. No matter where your child is, the universal message of kindness and transformation connects with every young artist. As they color the sad duckling, the changing seasons, and the beautiful swan he becomes, kids will learn that everyone is special in their own way. These pages encourage creativity—there are no rules! Use soft pastels or bold rainbow colors. Add extra animals, butterflies, or stars. This activity is perfect for home, school, or library use, helping children grow artistically and emotionally with every stroke of color.

Usage:

Great for storytime, character education, emotional learning, or fairy tale-themed classroom activities.

Activity:

Color scenes from the Ugly Duckling’s story, reflect on feelings, and create your own version of the fairy tale.

Tools Needed:

• Crayons
• Colored pencils
• Markers

Page Size:

8.5″x11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction:

Flip through the pages and choose a scene to color. Think about how the duckling feels and pick colors to match. Add your own creative touches like butterflies or flowers. When finished, share your art and retell the story in your own words!